Larissa Waters resigns as Greens leader due to health concerns
Greens leader Larissa Waters has stepped down from her position to manage a pre-existing kidney condition that has significantly declined. The party is expected to hold a ballot to elect a new leader in the coming days.
First reported 1 hour ago · latest update 1 hour agoSenator Larissa Waters has announced she is standing down as Greens leader due to ill health.
The Greens have revealed she has been managing an existing kidney disease, which has worsened in recent months.
She notified the party room of her decision to step away earlier this evening.
"I'm really sad that illness means my time as leader has been cut short, but our movement needs a leader in good health to lead us to success at the next election," Senator Waters said in a statement on Monday evening.
The Queensland senator took on the leadership in May 2025, replacing Adam Bandt after he lost his lower house seat in the 2025 election.
Senator Waters will take medical leave, but says she intends to return to work as soon as she can.
A partyroom meeting will be held next week to discuss the leadership.
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Breaking: Greens leader Larissa Waters steps down due to illness
The Greens have revealed that the leader has been dealing with a pre-existing medical condition, which has worsened.
1 hour ago · Ewa StaszewskaLarissa Waters quits as Greens leader due to illness
The party will hold a secret ballot of its MPs later this week to elect a new leader.
1 hour ago · Paul SakkalLarissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to ill health
Ballot for new leader expected next week after Waters quits to manage pre-existing kidney disease that has ‘declined significantly’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens leader Larissa Waters has announced she will step down due to ill health, with a party room meeting scheduled for next week to choose her successor.Waters revealed on Monday night she has been managing a pre-existing kidney disease, but that her health had “declined significantly over the course of recent months”.Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast Continue reading...
1 hour ago · Tom McIlroy Political editorLarissa Waters quits as Greens leader due to illness
The party will hold a secret ballot of its MPs later this week to elect a new leader.
1 hour ago · Paul Sakkal